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    The effectiveness of ICT application in ehancing teaching and learning processes in private secondary schools in Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2006) Nyarusy, Faustin
    This study investigated the application of ICT in education system focusing on how effective the technology is enhancing teaching and learning processes in private secondary schools. The study covered six private secondary schools in Dar es Salaam region. There were 131 respondents out of whom 24 were teachers and 117 were students. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, documentary sources and observations. The findings of the study showed that the application of ICT in teaching and learning in private secondary schools was ineffective due to the number of problems. It was found that lack of financial resources was the major problem facing most of these schools. The problem was found to have caused a series of other problems in schools. Inadequate IT facilities, lack of IT teachers, lack of Internet connectivity, unsatisfactory teachers' remuneration, were among the problems found in schools. It was further found that power fluctuation, uncompleted syllabi and some schools using old syllabi were the problems that hindered IT effectiveness in schools. On the basis of these findings it is recommended that private secondary school owners should invest more resources in IT programmes. For effective teaching and learning process, it is recommended that the schools should purchase adequate IT facilities and standby generators. In order to generate funds, the schools should seek aid or grants from international educational organizations.